ADC Crisis Deepens as Rival Faction Emerges, Backs INEC

By Enakaye Peculiar

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified following the emergence of a new faction challenging the party’s existing structure. This development comes barely a month before the deadline for submission of membership registers and primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising concerns about the party’s readiness.

The faction, led by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, is made up of several state chairmen who have rejected the leadership associated with David Mark. The group announced plans to convene a national convention and establish an interim leadership to steer the party’s affairs.

Backing the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the faction supported the de-recognition of the Mark-led leadership, insisting it represents the legitimate structure of the party. It also set up a caretaker committee to manage operations pending the resolution of ongoing legal disputes.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Abia State chairman, Don Norman Obinna, said the move was necessary to “rescue” the party from alleged impostors. The faction also accused former national chairman Ralph Nwosu of improperly transferring party leadership, while dismissing claims of external political sponsorship.

However, the Mark-led camp rejected the new faction’s claims, describing its members as illegitimate and accusing them of indiscipline and personal interest. The ongoing dispute has further fragmented the ADC, casting uncertainty over its unity and participation in the 2027 elections.

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